Summary
Pitcher Kenley Jansen announced that the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) will be his last. Jansen, who played for Team Netherlands in 2009 as a catcher, wants to honor his home country of the Netherlands one more time. He recently signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
- Kenley Jansen will play his last World Baseball Classic in 2026.
- He first played in the WBC in 2009 as a catcher for Team Netherlands.
- Jansen was converted to a relief pitcher in 2009 and debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010.
- He has played in the MLB for 16 seasons with several teams, including the Dodgers, Braves, Red Sox, and Angels.
- Jansen has been selected for four MLB All-Star teams.
- Only four closers have more career saves than Jansen in MLB history.
- Jansen signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Detroit Tigers for 2026.
- He plans to prioritize his commitment to the Tigers while playing in the WBC.
